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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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